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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.33, 1,051.97 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.33, 1,051.97 and 426.21 is: 588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.33 : 1,051.97 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.33/1,051.97 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.33x = 1,051.97 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.33x = 448,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,358.00/762.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.14

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